Session Title: Believe in Safety (General Session)

Session Description: One shortcut on the job nearly cost Brandon Schroeder his life. In this powerful session, Brandon shares the story of his accident and the lessons he learned the hard way. With the perspective of a journeyman electrician, he speaks directly to those in the trades—reminding us that safety isn’t just about rules or checklists. It’s about the choices we make every day to protect ourselves and the people we work alongside.

Speaker: Brandon Schroeder

Speaker Bio: Brandon Schroeder’s journey as a safety speaker began in 2012, following a life-altering workplace accident in 2011 that nearly claimed his life. With a background as a journeyman electrician since 2002, Brandon had built a solid reputation in the trades—valued for his technical skills, work ethic, and reliability. However, one decision to take a shortcut on the job changed everything.

What started as a single speaking engagement to share the circumstances surrounding his accident quickly turned into a calling. Over the last decade, Brandon has presented his story to hundreds of organizations—from Fortune 500 companies to local municipalities—sparking conversations and driving meaningful change in safety culture.

Through his presentation Believe in Safety, Brandon combines vivid storytelling, emotional transparency, and hard-earned insight to connect with audiences on a personal level. His goal is not to lecture, but to influence mindsets—empowering individuals and organizations to prioritize safety not just as a policy, but as a shared value.

Session Title: Tackling the Top 3 Challenges: Roundtable Discussion and Report Out (General Session)

Session Description: What’s keeping contractors up at night? In this interactive session, attendees will break into groups to identify the top challenges facing their teams and share how they’re working through them. From staffing to safety to project delays, no topic is off the table. Groups will report out key takeaways so everyone walks away with fresh ideas and proven strategies.

Session Title: OSHA National (General Session)

Session Description: When OSHA visits a jobsite, preparation makes all the difference. In this general session, local OSHA representatives will share insights on National Emphasis Programs (NEPs), the latest safety stats from the electrical industry, and what contractors should know before, during, and after an inspection. Get a better understanding of how to handle a visit and what your team can do to stay ready.

Session Title: Milwaukee Tool’s 7 Pillars of Safety (Strategic Breakout)

Session Description: Milwaukee Tool shares its Seven Pillars of Safety. Learn how these practical solutions can help reduce risk, improve productivity, and support a safer jobsite.

Session Title: NFPA 70E – Part 1 (Practical Breakout)

Session Description: This session will walk through the key elements of NFPA 70E, with a focus on permitting requirements and what a strong electrical safety program should include. Learn what’s expected, how to apply it in the field, and how to keep your team protected when working near energized equipment.

Session Title: Safety Recordkeeping: What OSHA Expects and How to Stay Organized (Strategic Breakout)

Session Description: OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements are a must, but managing them doesn’t have to be complicated. In this session, you’ll hear from OSHA experts about what contractors need to document under the 1910 standard and get practical strategies for keeping your safety records in order. Learn what to track, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how to build a recordkeeping process that works on the job.

Session Title: NFPA 70E – Part 2 (Practical Breakout)

Session Description: Building on Part 1, this hands-on session focuses on the PPE options available and the work practices that help prevent electrical incidents before they happen. Learn how to apply NFPA 70E in real-world situations and make safety a daily part of the job—not just a requirement.

Session Title: Mental Health on the Job: What You Need to Know (Strategic Breakout)

Session Description: Mental health is hitting the trades hard—and the numbers don’t lie. In this eye-opening session, you’ll learn just how deeply mental health issues are affecting our workforce and why it’s time to take action. We’ll share resources you can use to support your team and help prevent mental health incidents before they happen. Because looking out for your crew means more than just physical safety.

Session Title: Lockout, Tagout, and Testers: What You Need to Know (Practical Breakout)*

Session Description: Lockout/tagout can get complex fast—but knowing the right tools and practices makes all the difference. This session covers simple and complex lockout/tagout scenarios, field-ready equipment, and the limitations of different types of testers. Learn how to match your tester to the voltage range, understand key safety standards, and apply best practices that keep your crew safe and your jobsite running.

*Session subject to change.

Session Title: Accident and Incident Investigation (General Breakout)

Session Description: Learn how to lead an effective accident or incident investigation that gets to the root of what happened—and helps prevent it from happening again. This session covers practical steps for gathering facts, documenting details, and building reports that lead to real improvements on the jobsite.

Session Title: Onboarding Electrical Workers with a Safety Focus (Strategic Breakout)

Session Description: A strong start sets the tone for safety. This session covers how to build an onboarding process that prepares electrical workers—and non-electrical team members—for the hazards they’ll face on the job. Learn how to instill safety awareness from day one and create a culture where safety is part of the work, not an add-on.

Session Title: Making JHAs, PTPs, and JSAs Count on the Jobsite (Practical Breakout)

Session Description: Safety plans only work if they make sense in the field. This session breaks down how to create JHAs, PTPs, and JSAs that actually help you spot hazards, prevent injuries, and keep your crew moving. You’ll get practical tips for building stronger processes, tightening up your controls, and making sure safety stays front and center—without slowing down the work.

Session Title: How AI Is Shaping Safety—and What It Means for Your Business (Strategic Breakout)

Session Description: AI might sound like a buzzword, but contractors across the country are already using it to track safety trends, spot issues before they become problems, and strengthen their safety culture from the ground up. This session will show you how AI can help make sense of the data you already have—from your subs to your drivers and warehouse teams—so you can better manage risk, boost engagement, and protect your crew.

Session Title: IEC Safety Program & Resources: Tools, Stories, and Setup Tips (General Session)

Session Details: In this panel session, IEC chapters will share how they’ve built and managed safety programs that fit their members’ needs. You’ll hear real-world examples, lessons learned, and practical steps for setting up or refining a chapter safety program. Join the conversation, explore available IEC resources, and take home ideas you can apply in your own chapter or company.

Session Title: Focus Four Hazards: What’s New and What It Means for You (Strategic Breakout)

Session Details: Stay up to date on the top four jobsite hazards OSHA is watching most closely. This session will cover the latest on the Focus Four, what’s changing in OSHA’s National Emphasis Program, and how it could impact your work in the electrical industry. Walk away with the facts and insights you need to keep your crew safer and avoid costly issues. ​

Session Title: Planning for Error (Practical Breakout)

Session Description: Even the best crews make mistakes—but smart planning can keep those mistakes from turning into major incidents. This session will explore practical ways to build error tolerance into your workflows, prepare for the unexpected, and reduce the impact when things don’t go as planned.

Session Title: Lessons Learned – Panel Discussion (General Session)

Session Description: As we close out the Safety Summit, this panel offers a chance to reflect on the key takeaways, revisit important moments from the sessions, and discuss real-world challenges. Hear how others are planning to put what they’ve learned into practice—and share your own insights to help move the industry forward.